Season Review-Homeland Season 2
Overall: 9-amazing
Many of the criticisms this season stemmed from plausibility issues. I don't have as much of a problem with those things than some, but I do recognize that this show became a more 24-like thriller this season. That being said, it's definitely one of the most tense and well written shows on TV.still. It's also well acted. The acting is superb, and the dark horse this season was Mandy Patinkin as Saul. He doesn't get much recognition, and I'd like to acknowledge the work he did this season, especially in the finale.
The first couple episodes were great, as we took a trip to Beirut that saw Carrie chased across its streets. However, the first part of the season was leading up to Q&A, one of the best Tv episodes this year. It was just two people sitting in a room, yet it was a masterpiece.
After that episode, it got a little 24-esque, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's just, the first season proved that this show could be more of a quiet, psychological thriller. However, that's not to say Homeland can't do tense. Especially, for example, the scene where Carrie is chasing Abu Nazir. It's so ridiculous, yet is one of the most exciting scenes I've seen. Same with the killing of Walden; it was exciting, but ridiculous. That's how I felt about a lot of this season.
I generally liked the Quinn story line, as he is a very interesting character. His story could sometimes get weird, but I still liked it. On the other hand, Dana's story line was just stupid. I love her as a character, but it was totally unnecessary to go through that whole "hitting someone with a car" stuff.
This season, the show also bought more into the Carrie-Brody relationship than I thought was necessary. I never bought that Brody truly loved Carrie that much, and some scenes, while compelling, were a little much.
That being said, I loved the last batch of episodes because of the excitement. The finale was brilliant. It was gripping, and I'm excited for where this show heads next. It'll be interesting to see what the writers do with Brody.
But all in all, another fantastic season.
Many of the criticisms this season stemmed from plausibility issues. I don't have as much of a problem with those things than some, but I do recognize that this show became a more 24-like thriller this season. That being said, it's definitely one of the most tense and well written shows on TV.still. It's also well acted. The acting is superb, and the dark horse this season was Mandy Patinkin as Saul. He doesn't get much recognition, and I'd like to acknowledge the work he did this season, especially in the finale.
The first couple episodes were great, as we took a trip to Beirut that saw Carrie chased across its streets. However, the first part of the season was leading up to Q&A, one of the best Tv episodes this year. It was just two people sitting in a room, yet it was a masterpiece.
After that episode, it got a little 24-esque, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's just, the first season proved that this show could be more of a quiet, psychological thriller. However, that's not to say Homeland can't do tense. Especially, for example, the scene where Carrie is chasing Abu Nazir. It's so ridiculous, yet is one of the most exciting scenes I've seen. Same with the killing of Walden; it was exciting, but ridiculous. That's how I felt about a lot of this season.
I generally liked the Quinn story line, as he is a very interesting character. His story could sometimes get weird, but I still liked it. On the other hand, Dana's story line was just stupid. I love her as a character, but it was totally unnecessary to go through that whole "hitting someone with a car" stuff.
This season, the show also bought more into the Carrie-Brody relationship than I thought was necessary. I never bought that Brody truly loved Carrie that much, and some scenes, while compelling, were a little much.
That being said, I loved the last batch of episodes because of the excitement. The finale was brilliant. It was gripping, and I'm excited for where this show heads next. It'll be interesting to see what the writers do with Brody.
But all in all, another fantastic season.
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